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The Price of a Vote in the Middle East: Clientelism and Communal Politics in Lebanon and Yemen (Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics)

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Uncover the intricate relationship between electoral competition and political payoffs in the Middle East. Daniel Corstange’s rigorous study, drawing on elite interviews and original survey data from Lebanon and Yemen, illuminates the core of clientelism and communal politics. It reveals how competition within ethnic and sectarian groups directly impacts the benefits voters receive for their political support. This comparative politics analysis offers critical insights into why politicians reward some constituencies more than others, making it an essential resource for students and scholars of Middle Eastern politics and political science.

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